On 28th October, 2013, the Author of Life called to Himself our dear Sr. Lilly Kurian. She was born in Uzhavoor, Kerela, India on 28th March, 1964, professed at Bellefonte, Shillong, India on 5th August 1986. Lilly grew up in a family of 7 siblings with three brothers and three sisters. She hailed from a family rich in Christian and religious values and deeply rooted in faith. The solid and rich values that were inculcated within the family had its impact in the life of young Lilly. After her

The 26th day of October 2013 resonated joy and exuberance at Auxilium Provincial House as the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Shillong Province celebrated the Diamond Years of its existence. 60 years is indeed a landmark to take note of God’s fidelity and blessing and a fitting occasion to celebrate. The day was blessed with the presence of Sr. Lucy Rose Ozhukayil, General Visiting Councillor , Sr. Marie Vazhapilly, the 5th Provincial of INS Province from Bangalore Province, Sr. Elizabeth George,

On October 19, 2013 the whole province thanked God for the gift of vocation given to the Jubilarians of the year. The celebration took place at Auxilium Nongthymai in the presence of the animators of 26 houses of the Province, the Provincial Chapter Members, the nearby communities, the representatives of young people and the family members of the Jubilarians. Sr. Hilda Baragan celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, the Golden Jubilarians were Sr. Celine Michael and Sr. Isidora Pasi and the four Silv

The last day of the 11th Provincial Chapter was spent in the company of our Blessed Mother. The Morning Prayer led by Mawtnum community was an invitation to contemplate the ever abiding Presence of God in our lives no matter where we are made us convinced of the necessity to ‘be still… and know that I am God”. The natural outcome of this is the joyous spirit of the Magnificat. Sr. Isabella Suja, Provincial delivered the last Morning Message of this Provincial Chapter on the presence of

The day began with the Morning Prayer based on the Chapter theme animated by the Tura Community. Rev. Fr. George Maliekal SDB, Provincial of Silchar Province celebrated the solemn inaugural Holy Eucharist - Mass of the Holy Spirit. The community of Nongthymmai creatively animated the celebration with Sr. Isabella Suja carrying a symbolic Holy Spirit and representatives from the Chapter members carrying the seven gifts and placing them at the side of the altar during the entrance procession. I

The 11th Provincial Chapter took place from October 20-24, 2013 at the Provincial House wherein 63 members represented the entire Province. The day of recollection began for the 63 Chapter Members with a well-animated Morning Prayer and enthronement of the Bible led by the Sisters from the community of Mawkyndeng. The assembly was helped to reflect on the Gospel of John 4: 7- 28. It was a moment of intimate encounter with God as did the Woman at the Well. The sharing of reflections set the to

The 35th Annual Meet of the Salesian Cooperators of Shillong Province was held on October 5 and 6, 2013 at Don Bosco Shrine Sohra (Cherrapunjee) with its theme: “Have the courage of your faith and convictions”. The inaugural function began with a short prayer moment invoking God’s presence and blessings. Fr. Gervasis Kozhuppathadam SDB, Parish Priest, the host of the gathering welcomed everyone present and hoisted the Association’s Flag. Different representatives were called upon for the

Birthday celebration at all times brings joy and happiness to everyone. 16th August is so special for us because of the Birthday of Our Father and Founder Don Bosco. At the dusk of this day Auxilium Nandan Nagar celebrated the glorious 199th Birth anniversary of the friend of the young together with the nearby Salesian family members SDB, MSMHC, Salesian Co-operators and the young people came and joined us in celebration. The meaningful gathering started with a Power Point Presentation o

August 18th, 2013 was a remarkable day for the community of Auxilium Mawtnum Nongpoh when they witnessed and celebrate God’s special love in the history of this Institution, the Installation of Sr. Mary Lamare as the second animator of the community. The installation procedure was carried out by Sr. Elizabeth Thannimootil, Provincial Councillor in the presence of the  Boarders, Teachers, Sisters and the sisters from Saiden. The theme of the prayer service was “Light”. Light is God�

Continuing the missionary mandate of the Institute and in particular the Province of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Shillong,on august 17, 2013 was another sending forth of a missionary in the person of Sr. Rona Kharkongor at Auxilium Convent, Nongthymmai - Shillong. Provincial Superior Sr. Isabella Suja together with the members of the Province represented by the nearby communities of Shillong gathered for a Holy Eucharistic celebration as a blessing and prayer for Sr. Rona as she embarks on h